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LS53 AUL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,589 mi
Last recorded67,589 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 AUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 67,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 65,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on outer edge and is cracking between its tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Front tyre has a cut on outer side wall

Fail 8 Dec 2016 65,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on outer edge and is cracking between its tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Front tyre has a cut on outer side wall

Pass 6 Oct 2015 60,613 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 52,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 52,290 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 47,561 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 47,561 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 41,359 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise near side rear lamp lense damaged

advise steering column noisey

advise wiper operation smeary-juddery

Fail 16 Jul 2012 41,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly and perishing [no visable yet]

advise engine warning light on

advise near side rear lamp lense damaged

advise off side front brake flexi hose perishing

advise off side front tyre perishing [no cords visable yet]

advise steering column noisey

advise wiper operation smeary-juddery

Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,632 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 38,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,151 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 27,460 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 22,818 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 22,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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LS53 AUL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS53 AUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LS53 AUL registered?

LS53 AUL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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